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The Boathouse Ormesby Broad, Wedding Venue in Norfolk

The Boathouse Ormesby Broad is an idyllic romantic Wedding Venue situated on the enchanting Ormesby Broad

Norfolk

£POA

50-250 guests

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St Clere Estate Wedding Venue

Kent's St Clere Estate: Your dream country wedding awaits.

Kent, Sevenoaks

£POA

200 guests

St Mary in the Castle

Say "I do" in the historic charm of St Mary in the Castle, Sussex.

East Sussex, Hastings

£750 - £2,500

20-600 guests

Host Social

Host Social: a unique Manchester venue for your special day. Discover more.

Greater Manchester, Salford

£POA

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Clacton Town Hall

Tie the knot in the heart of Clacton with a historic Town Hall wedding venue, offering elegance and charm for your special day.

Essex, Clacton On Sea

£995 - £1,995

350 guests

St Augustine's Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by history at St Augustine's, a stunning Kent wedding venue.

Kent, Canterbury

£6,900 - £22,000

50-200 guests

Holiday Inn Cardiff North

Say "I do" in style at the Holiday Inn Cardiff North. Discover our wedding packages.

Cardiff, Tongwynlais

£POA

200 guests

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March Golf Club Wedding Venue

Discover March Golf Club, an idyllic Cambridgeshire wedding venue where your special day will unfold in a setting of elegance and charm.

Cambridgeshire, March

£500 - £3,000

180 guests

Beamish Park Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by idyllic countryside at Beamish Park Hotel.

Tyne and Wear, Beamish

£POA

120 guests

The Sheridan Suite Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Manchester wedding? Discover The Sheridan Suite.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

80-200 guests

Billingshurst Community Centre Wedding Venue

Sussex wedding? Billingshurst Community Centre offers a unique venue. Find out more.

West Sussex, Billingshurst

£POA

200 guests

Burn Hall Hotel York

Country Hotel Wedding Venue, based near Easingwold, Thirsk, York and Haxby

North Yorkshire, York

£2,900 - £6,900

30-160 guests

Bracklesham Barn Wedding Venue

Sussex charm meets rustic elegance at Bracklesham Barn. Discover your dream wedding venue.

West Sussex, Bracklesham

£POA

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The Tithe Barn, Clitheroe, Lancashire

Lancashire's enchanting Tithe Barn at Browsholme Hall: discover your dream wedding venue.

Lancashire, Clitheroe

£3,800 - £5,050

60-200 guests

The Belsfield

Dream lakeside Cumbria wedding? Discover The Belsfield.

Cumbria, Windermere

£POA

120 guests

Ladywood Estate Wedding Venue

Leicestershire's Ladywood Estate: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Leicestershire, Oakham

£10,500 - £16,000

450 guests

The Old Barn Inn

Planning your dream Newport wedding? Discover the rustic charm of The Old Barn Inn.

Newport, Llanmartin

£POA

120 guests

Lyme Breeze Weddings Venue

Cheshire's Hidden Treasure in Macclesfield.

Cheshire

£1,000 - £6,000

100 guests

Hendra Barns Wedding Venue

Discover the rustic charm of Hendra Barns, a stunning lakeside wedding venue nestled in the enchanting Cornish countryside

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Newquay

£POA

200 guests

C & B Masons Avenue Wedding Venue

Central London wedding? Discover C&B Masons Avenue, a unique venue.

Central London, London

£POA

120 guests

C & B Canary Wharf Wedding Venue

Planning a Canary Wharf wedding? Discover C & B's unique charm.

East London, Canary Wharf

£POA

120 guests

Bowfield Hotel

Bowfield Hotel: Your dream Renfrewshire wedding starts here.

Renfrewshire, Howwood

£POA

The Torrance Hotel

Planning your dream Lanarkshire wedding? Discover the Torrance Hotel.

South Lanarkshire, East Kilbride

£POA

Bluebell Railway -Horsted Keynes Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by vintage charm at the Bluebell Railway.

West Sussex, Horsted Keynes

£POA

80 guests

Polpier & Penpol Wedding Venue

Experience Cornwall's enchanting wedding destination. Create unforgettable memories amidst captivating coastal charm.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Mevagissey

£POA

120 guests

Freemasons' Hall

Planning a magical Scottish wedding? Discover Freemasons' Hall, a unique Midlothian venue.

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

Gwel An Mor Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day at our intimate coastal wedding venue in Portreath.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Portreath

£POA

200 guests

Worplesdon Place Hotel Wedding Venue

Surrey's Worplesdon Place Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Surrey, Guildford

£POA

50-200 guests

Wedding Venue Types

There are many types of wedding venues, each offering a different setting and level of flexibility. Barn wedding venues are popular for countryside weddings, while hotel wedding venues provide a structured option with catering and accommodation. Country house wedding venues suit traditional celebrations, and outdoor wedding venues such as gardens and estates are ideal for seasonal weddings.

If you are planning to hold your ceremony elsewhere, such as at a town hall or registry office wedding, you may want to focus on reception venues for your celebration. For more flexibility, dry hire wedding venues allow you to choose your own suppliers and styling rather than working within a set package.

Comparing Wedding Venues

When comparing wedding venues, consider how the space supports your plans for the ceremony, reception and evening. Guest capacity is a key factor, along with layout, accessibility and how the day will flow between each part of the celebration.

Transport, parking and nearby accommodation affect the experience for your guests. Timelines, priorities and key decisions are typically defined early when planning a wedding. As you narrow down your options, many couples begin organising their wedding suppliers, including key services such as wedding photographers.

Ceremony and Reception Venues

Wedding venues are either licensed to host both the ceremony and reception or used as wedding reception venues only. This affects how the day is structured, including timings and guest travel between locations.

Wedding reception venues offer greater flexibility, particularly when working with external suppliers or planning a specific style. If you are still deciding on your ceremony, exploring different wedding ceremonies can help you understand the options available.

Wedding Venue FAQs

Wedding venue costs vary widely depending on location, guest numbers, season and what is included. Some venues charge hire only, while others offer all-inclusive packages with catering and accommodation. Prices range from lower-cost options to premium packages, with a wide range of wedding venue costs depending on the type of venue and package.

Popular wedding venues are often booked around 12–24 months in advance, particularly for summer weekends and peak dates. More flexible dates, such as midweek or off-peak weddings, usually have greater availability, so timing will depend on your plans.

Wedding venue capacity depends on the spaces available and how they are used, with different rooms or layouts allowing for different guest numbers. Having a rough guest list early will help you choose a venue that fits your plans.

Hotels, pubs and restaurants often provide in-house catering, while venues such as barns or dry hire wedding venues may work with preferred suppliers or require you to arrange your own. This means you may either choose from set menus or bring in your own caterer, depending on how the venue operates.

Whether you can bring your own suppliers depends on the type of venue. Dry hire wedding venues usually offer full flexibility, while many other venues have recommended suppliers but may still allow alternatives. If you have your heart set on a particular supplier, it’s best to check the venue’s policy early on.

Around 45–60% of a total wedding budget is allocated to the venue and catering, as these are the largest costs. This covers the hire of the space alongside food and drink, which together make up a significant part of overall wedding spend.

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